Compliance Guides and Legal
Find clear, practical guidance on meeting digital web accessibility compliance and legal requirements, supporting regulatory standards while promoting inclusive design.
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) has been in force in Ireland since 28 June 2025. With this new regulation, businesses providing certain products and services to consumers have to meet mandatory digital accessibility requirements.
If you’re running a business in Ireland, you’ve probably heard a lot about the European Accessibility Act (EAA) over the past year. The regulation became enforceable across the European Union in June 2025, and many businesses are still trying to understand what it means in practice.
This guide explains who enforces the EAA in Ireland, how the rules apply to Irish businesses, and what can happen if an organisation does not meet its accessibility obligations.
United Kingdom
WCAG compliance is both an ethical duty and legal requirement under UK law, mandating accessibility for public sector bodies and applicable private organisations.
Accessibility Laws and Compliance in Europe
Did you know that the EAA (European Accessibility Act) is not a regulation that applies only to countries located within the EU? In this article, you’ll understand how the Act affects businesses outside of Europe and get clarification on whether your company needs to comply.
Accessibility Laws and Compliance in Europe
WCAG serves as the foundation for digital accessibility laws and regulations across the globe, including the European Accessibility Act (EAA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the U.S.
Accessibility Fundamentals
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are internationally recognised standards developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) to ensure that digital content is accessible to people with disabilities.